Financial Analyst

Job Description:

Ventas is a leading S&P 500 real estate investment trust focused on the longevity economy, with a $45 billion enterprise value and a portfolio of ~1,400 properties across North America and the UK. Its largest business is private-pay senior housing, which includes over 850 communities serving nearly 90,000 residents, alongside outpatient medical buildings, research centers, and healthcare facilities that meet the needs of an aging population. Backed by strong financial performance and a collaborative culture, Ventas is positioned at the intersection of real estate, healthcare, and innovation to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives.

The Senior Housing Operating Portfolio (SHOP) Asset Management team leads performance across senior housing operating communities. The team collaborates with operators to identify opportunities that drive occupancy, pricing, and overall results. Data-driven insights and field engagement enable agile decision-making that enhances both resident experience and portfolio performance.

About the Role

The Financial Analyst, Asset Management will have the opportunity to work on a high-profile, growing portfolio of healthcare real estate assets within the Senior Living group and assist in all aspects of portfolio performance and analytics. The Financial Analyst will be charged with creating, managing and improving the analyses, forecast models and overseeing operator relationships alongside the Asset Manager and Director of Asset Management. While we do not require any prior real estate or healthcare experience, we do require candidates who are analytical, detail-oriented, curious, fast learners and desire to be an integral part of a company whose track record speaks for itself. Key responsibilities:

• Analyze macroeconomic, senior living industry and operator data to produce insightful analyses that drive strategic decision-making
• Support the Asset Manager in the strategic evaluation (e.g., buy/sell/hold recommendations, property SWOT analyses, competitive analyses) and execution of portfolio transactions including capital investments, restructurings, transitions, dispositions, etc.
• Play an active role in building and establishing relationships with counterparts at our operating partners
• Conduct routine and ad hoc performance and operational review calls with operators
• Conduct site visits to partner with on-site teams on delivering superior occupancy performance
• Collaborate with Investments and Capital Markets teams on a variety of transactions including acquisitions, mortgage restructurings, redevelopments, etc.
• Prepare materials for and present at recurring weekly & monthly meetings with Ventas C-level leadership
• Facilitate capital expenditure processes with operators including strategic planning, annual budget approval, ongoing monitoring, quarterly reforecasts and supplemental reporting
• Partner with FP&A to drive quarterly forecasting process for joint ventures and operating company equity investments by liaising with senior leadership to understand key drivers
• Review and analyze operator financials for key takeaways and performance rationale Prepare materials illustrating key themes for quarterly earnings calls, investor conferences and board of director meetings
• Ability to interpret and administer management agreements and lease documents
• Other special and ad hoc projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Real Estate, Statistics, Mathematics or similar business field.
• 2+ years of post-undergraduate financial analysis experience.
• Must be located in Chicago, IL, or New York, NY surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment.
• Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3-days in office, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in-office operations.
• Advanced Excel modeling skills; past completion of Training the Street or similar coursework strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills
• Experience working with, and presenting to, senior executives
• Proficient understanding of financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Ability to manage deadlines, multiple tasks and relationships in a fast-paced, team-oriented and lean environment
• Smart, collaborative, team-oriented and eager to learn.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a focus on Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power Query is a plus.
• Willingness to travel as required, approximately 15-30%, with travel needs subject to fluctuation based on business requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need for employer sponsorship now or in the future

The estimated base salary range for this position is $75,000 – $100,000 per year. This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base salary Ventas reasonably expects to pay at the time of posting. Actual base pay will be determined based on work location, skills, qualifications, relevant experience, and business needs.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and other wellness benefits under applicable plan terms.

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Ventas, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to the successful candidate.

Ventas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ventas, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms or any third parties.